National Parks / Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park — MO
Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the Big Field). After the flood of 1785, the town relocated to its present location on higher ground approximately three miles to the northwest of its original site.
Current Alerts
- Park ClosureJanis-Ziegler House (Green Tree Tavern) Closed
The Janis-Ziegler House (Green Tree Tavern) building is currently closed, due to unsafe conditions. Other park buildings and grounds are open according to regular schedules. For program information, please check with park staff at the Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center, 573-880-7189.
Source: National Park Service.
Upcoming Events
- Meet the NeighborsTue Aug 25 2026Location varies by program topic.
- Large Group Available for Reservation - MorningThu Aug 27 2026
- Large Group Available to Reserve - AfternoonThu Aug 27 2026
- Large Group Available for Reservation - MorningFri Aug 28 2026
- Large Group Available to Reserve - AfternoonFri Aug 28 2026
- Parallel Pasts: Two Sides to Every Story Walking TourSat Sep 05 2026
- Walking TourSun Sep 06 2026
- Featured FocusTue Sep 08 2026Location varies by program topic.
- Meet the NeighborsTue Sep 08 2026Location varies by program topic.
- Featured FocusSat Sep 12 2026Location varies by program topic.
- Meet the NeighborsSat Sep 12 2026Location varies by program topic.
- Parallel Pasts: Two Sides to Every Story Walking TourSun Sep 13 2026